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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,175.51, 658,503.57 and 273,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,175.51, 658,503.57 and 273,229.66 is: 377,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,175.51 : 658,503.57 = 273,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,175.51/658,503.57 = 273,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,175.51x = 658,503.57 × 273,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,175.51x = 179,922,706,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,922,706,539.89/477,175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,057.71

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